KTM·Trail·889cc·A2 · 47ch

890 Adventure

↘ Evolution history · 2021 → present
6
Years of production
2
Generations
889
current cc
105
Horsepower
6
Vintages

No-compromise mid-size adventure: LC8c 105hp, Dakar suspension, IMU electronics and genuine off-road capability.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 2 · 2023 — present
PHASE 2 — RESTYLED, PIRELLI TYRES AND DAKAR SUSPENSION

Major 2023 update: new bodywork, seat (+10mm foam), Pirelli Rally STR tyres, Demo Mode and refined suspension settings. In 2025, WP Xplor 48mm suspension overhaul (inspired by KTM 450 Rally Dakar), new Dakar-inspired look, standard Bluetooth connectivity.

2026
AAesthetics
2026 R Rally edition: Red Bull KTM Factory Racing graphics, Akrapovic Slip-on exhaust standard, WP PRO Components 270mm suspension (vs 240mm R) — limited series
Minor
2025
CFrame
New WP Xplor 48mm fork + WP Xplor PDS rear shock (technology derived from Dakar-winning KTM 450 Rally) — increased travel, superior off-road behaviour
Medium
EElectronics
Bluetooth Connectivity Unit now standard — KTMconnect app: Turn-by-Turn+ navigation, music, incoming calls. Rear luggage rack and wider handguards standard
Medium
AAesthetics
New KTM 450 Dakar Rally-inspired bodywork, in-mold Orange/Blue/White graphics (replacing stickers), new mirrors
Medium
2024
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2023
CFrame
New restyled bodywork, revised seat (+10mm foam), refined suspension settings, Pirelli Rally STR tyres (replacing Avon Trailrider)
Medium
EElectronics
R version: Demo Mode introduced — 1,500 km trial of all paid electronic options before purchase. Off-road ABS now automatically toggled in Offroad/Rally modes
Medium
AAesthetics
Updated Orange/White/Blue livery
Minor
Buyer radar
2025

Dakar suspension + standard Bluetooth: the pinnacle of KTM's mid-size adventure — new or recent used, obvious buy.

TOP BUY
2023

IMU + Pirelli Rally STR + revised bodywork — major upgrade over gen 1. Excellent used value.

GOOD PICK
Gen 1 · 2021 — 2022
FIRST GENERATION — LC8C 889CC EURO 5

Successor to the 790 Adventure, the 890 Adventure debuts the LC8c bored to 889cc: 105hp and 100Nm, road-biased bodywork with side deflectors, non-adjustable WP fork and Avon Trailrider tyres. Off-road ABS, MTC traction control and Offroad/Rally modes as standard from launch.

2022
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2021
MEngine
LC8c 889cc Euro 5 launch — 105hp at 8,000rpm / 100Nm at 6,500rpm (+10hp, +1.3mkg vs 790 Adventure 799cc)
Crankshaft +20% mass, reinforced clutch, oil passages optimised for off-road — 20 L tank
Major
CFrame
Chromoly trellis frame, non-adjustable WP Apex 43mm fork (200mm travel), WP PDS rear shock (adjustable preload/rebound), spoke wheels — 215kg wet, 830mm seat
Major
EElectronics
Standard 6D 3-axis IMU — lean-sensitive off-road ABS (rear deactivatable), 10-level lean-sensitive MTC, anti-wheelie, Street/Offroad/Rally modes, 5" colour TFT, ride-by-wire. Bluetooth optional (Connectivity Unit), optional quickshifter
Major
AAesthetics
Side wind deflectors, tall road screen, low front fender, Avon Trailrider 90/90-21 front / 150/70-18 rear. Launch price ~€13,399
Major
Buyer radar
2021

Generous launch spec — verify documented service history to rule out rare early-production cooling issues.

GOOD PICK
2022

Unchanged mechanicals, solid used value — prefer over 2021 if service history is incomplete.

GOOD PICK